Right, there comes a point where you have to either move on, or just buy yourself a Klingon costume and go with it.

Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'


Natter 69: Practically names itself.  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Cass - Nov 09, 2011 5:45:15 pm PST #5693 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

That's a great story, Connie. Really *intent* is key and easily lost in translation.

So what are people's thoughts on pet insurance? I've never had a pet that has belonged to me medical-expense-wise, and it all sounds mighty spendy, which is fine, but not until I'm actually able to afford it, so I'm just wondering. Has anyone had, used, liked it? Why, yes, I want a rescue kitty as soon as I can realistically afford to care for one.

My parents' got it after one of their dogs had spendy, spendy cancer and no insurance. It's been well utilized on at least one subsequent puppy and saved a fortune in vet bills. I just emailed to see what kind they have.

I wish I had with Kittenish (hi, sarameg in not wanting to add the bills up) but once I knew about it, she was old and infirm.


sarameg - Nov 09, 2011 5:45:38 pm PST #5694 of 30001

From the PS pres's letter of resig:

I would never hesitate to report a crime if I had any suspicion that one had been committed.

Fuck you, you did just that. College employees might not be mandated reporters, but I have basically NO sympathy for anyone who does not report witnessing, or having a subordinate report witnessing, a crime. You do not have the authority to investigate and judge in the justice system. But you had a civic and moral responsibility. You failed. Fuck you.


Steph L. - Nov 09, 2011 5:47:09 pm PST #5695 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

CNN says "Legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno and school President Graham Spanier have lost their jobs effective immediately, university trustees announced. "

That sounds like fired. It's a start.

Good riddance.

Spanier's statement: [link]

Disgusting. He signed-off on barring Sandusky from bringing minors on campus but still he's shocked, shocked that anything untoward may have prompted such a bizarre step.

I'm sorry I read his statement. What a revolting piece of shit he is.


Cass - Nov 09, 2011 5:47:13 pm PST #5696 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

Oh, Suzi, I am so sorry.


le nubian - Nov 09, 2011 5:47:15 pm PST #5697 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

At the very least, couldn't this have been reported to campus police for full investigation? They certainly do have the duty to bring in additional law enforcement.


askye - Nov 09, 2011 5:47:55 pm PST #5698 of 30001
Thrive to spite them

I checked Facebook and it had the Yahoo news.

Someone on there said that Joe Paterno had "no direct connection" with the case and should get a "sanding O". I pointed out that an eye witness told him about Sandusky raping a child. It's not like this went around him or everyone side stepped him. He knew, he told someone and then, I guess, let it drop.


Stephanie - Nov 09, 2011 5:48:03 pm PST #5699 of 30001
Trust my rage

I"m sort of shocked that so many people thought the right thing to do was to tell their boss. You call the cops when you see a crime, regardless of where it happened.

eta: and Suzi, I meant to say before, I'm sorry you are dealing with KCD BS.


Hil R. - Nov 09, 2011 5:48:46 pm PST #5700 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

At the very least, couldn't this have been reported to campus police for full investigation? They certainly do have the duty to bring in additional law enforcement.

One of the administrators currently charged with failure to report and perjury was in charge of campus police at the time.


le nubian - Nov 09, 2011 5:50:59 pm PST #5701 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

Hil,

WTF?

Well fuck them all then.

BTW, I am reading the student newspaper at PSU and apparently the Department of Education may get involved. I'm so sorry for the students, faculty, and staff at PSU who have nothing to do with this shit. These investigations will last until the end of next calendar year, I'm sure.


Aims - Nov 09, 2011 5:56:34 pm PST #5702 of 30001
Shit's all sorts of different now.

I wonder, has the GA who actually did the witnessing been brought or will be brought up on any charges?